Chapter 10 Presidential Suite

• Paul's expression soured. "Dwayne North! I'm talking to you! Didn't you hear me?" He held Yvonne tightly, as if to assert his dominance. Then, with a sneer, he warned, "Who are you staring at? Yvonne is mine now! I'm warning you, don't even think about hitting on her, or else…"
• He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone could sense the threat in his words. After all, he had a reputation as a troublemaker, being extremely wealthy and having a group of followers at the university. Furthermore, he had connections within the university, so no one dared to cross him.
• Dwayne inwardly sighed. "I'm not going back to my dorm. I don't have any bedding, so I'll also be staying out tonight," he replied with a forced smile. "Would you mind if I join you?" Yvonne had already slept with Paul, but deep down, Dwayne still didn't want her to get a hotel room with this man. After all, she was the woman he had loved deeply. The thought of her being with someone like Paul made his heart ache.
• "Can a poor guy like you afford to stay at Paragon Hotel?" mocked Paul disdainfully. Suddenly, he remembered something and said with a laugh, "Well, that's fine. As long as you can pay, I can get you a 20-percent discount!"
• His intention for getting a hotel room this time was to drain Ashton's wallet! Dwayne had no money, and being his close friend, Ashton would naturally pay for him. I'll see how Ashton is going to return the money to the university once he's broke!
• "That's right, Dwayne! If you can afford it, then go ahead and stay wherever you want! As for Paul, he's not going to pay for your hotel room!" Yvonne leaned on Paul, giggling flirtatiously while rolling her eyes with a look of disdain.
• Dwayne fell silent at her words.
• Having achieved his goal, Paul didn't waste any more time. He even drove his car over, taking Yvonne, Ashton, and Dwayne with him as they headed straight to Paragon Hotel.
• Paul's car was a black Cadillac, which was quite comfortable. Sitting in the back seat, Dwayne touched the genuine leather seats. Now that I have money, I should also get a car, he thought to himself.
• However, Yvonne, who was sitting in the passenger seat, noticed his actions. Feeling utter contempt for him, she mocked, "What are you touching, Dwayne?! Paul is letting you ride in his car and even chauffeuring you himself, which is already a huge favor. If you can't afford to stay at Paragon Hotel later, you'll have to take a cab back yourself! We're not going to give you a ride back!"
• Seeing his former lover in her current state, Dwayne couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart, and he tightened his grip on his black plastic bag. Then, he took a deep breath, saying, "Don't worry, if I can't afford it, I'll take a cab back myself. I don't need you two to give me a ride!" Inside his black plastic bag was over 100 thousand in cash, and he still had access to 1 billion in his Elysium Bank account! How could he not afford a small hotel room?
• Paul joked, "Yvonne, what are you talking about? Even if Dwayne can't afford it, we still have Ashton here, right? Ashton will definitely get a high-end hotel room for his close buddy. Isn't that right, Ashton?"
• "Humph!" Ashton let out a snort, but inwardly, he was nervous. At this moment, he somewhat regretted impulsively agreeing to come with Paul earlier. But now, it was already too late for him to regret while sitting in Paul's car! Now that the situation has come to this, all I can do is wait and see. Tomorrow, I'll find a way to gather enough money to pay Dwayne back the 2,600!
• Seeing Ashton's pale face in the rearview mirror, Paul instantly sneered. He then pressed the accelerator, and the car roared loudly as they sped toward Paragon Hotel.
• Paragon Hotel was one of the top-rated five-star hotels in Andridge. With its prime location and luxurious decor, it quickly became the preferred choice for the wealthy.
• After parking his car, Paul was the first to get out and make a phone call. A moment later, he put his phone in his pocket and shouted at Ashton and the others, "Ashton, let's go!" As for Dwayne, who was following along, he didn't even spare him a glance.
• Dwayne didn't think much of it either. He still had over 100 thousand in cash, which was his biggest asset!
• As soon as they entered the hotel's luxurious lobby, they were warmly greeted by the hotel's receptionists. One of them asked, "Mr. Dunn, are your friends here to get a hotel room?"
• Paul's father, Robert Dunn, was rather famous in the information technology industry. And besides, Paul had stayed here a few times before, so it was only natural that the hotel receptionist knew him personally.
• "Yeah, that's right!" Paul immediately nodded. "Are there any more available rooms?" he asked, winking at the receptionist.
• Picking up on the hint, the receptionist replied, "Sorry, Mr. Dunn. Besides the Deluxe Room that has been reserved for you, we only have two Presidential Suites left…"
• Presidential Suite? Ashton was stunned to hear this. He looked up at the list of nightly rates on the wall, and his mind went blank. A night in the Presidential Suite costs 2,700!
• "Ashton, with all your money, surely you can afford the Presidential Suite, right? And besides, you still have the birth control pills in your pocket, and Gracie is here with you. Aren't you going to get a hotel room?" said Paul with a laugh. "This is a golden opportunity! I'm sure you'll have an unforgettable night staying in the Presidential Suite with your girlfriend!"
• Also shocked by the price, Gracie quickly whispered to Ashton, "Ashton, maybe we shouldn't stay here… I-It's too expensive…"
• Upon hearing this, Yvonne immediately spoke in a gentle voice, "Gracie, why are you worrying about Ashton? He's so wealthy, and he hasn't even mentioned this. Besides, don't men become rich in order to spend money on women? You're fortunate to be with Ashton, but I'm different. I've wasted over two years of my youth on a poor loser!" She glanced at Dwayne with disgust, looking at his inexpensive clothes with contempt.
• "Um... Are there any Deluxe Rooms available?" asked Ashton nervously. He noticed that the nightly rate for the Deluxe Room was 375. The money he had left in his pocket would be enough for two Deluxe Rooms, but spending a night in the Presidential Suite for 2,600 was undoubtedly an impossible dream!
• "We apologize, sir, but all rooms other than the Presidential Suites are fully booked," replied the hotel receptionist with a smile, though there was a hint of contempt in his eyes. Don't bring a girl to a hotel if you're broke! Why come to our hotel to show off if you can't afford it?!
• "Ashton, don't tell me you can't afford the Presidential Suite? Don't make me laugh! You even treated people to a meal worth over 7,000, and now you can't afford to stay in a Presidential Suite that charges only 2,700 per night?" mocked Paul. "Look, I even brought my membership card. If you're staying in the Presidential Suite, I'll get you a 20-percent discount, which means the room would only cost 2,160!" he said, tossing the membership card onto the desk before turning to Ashton.
• Ashton's face turned red with embarrassment. He only had 2,600 left in his pocket. Even with the discount, the money still wouldn't be enough for him to get a Presidential Suite!
• Just then, a stack of banknotes was slammed heavily onto the front desk. A voice declared, "I'll take those two Presidential Suites!"
• What?! Paul and Yvonne were instantly startled. They turned their heads, only to see Dwayne standing there calmly. Pointing at the membership card on the desk, he added, "Use his membership card to give me the discount! Didn't you just say it would be 2,160 per night, Paul?"
• Paul's face darkened immediately. Damn it! Wasn't Ashton the one who was supposed to be wealthy? How did Dwayne suddenly become so wealthy as well?